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I have tears....I miss you also.We will always be connected by the fine filligree line that crosses the pond. Friends always.

I also have tears for my butterflies. My garden is still empty and my heart is sad.I have so many butterfly blooms, but no takers.Could I ask......I have so many birds at this time. More than in other years, could that be the problem do you think? They are going to safer areas to feed?

I could see the wings also....I will be so excited to see butterfly emerge.

The juveniles are so sweet. A life beginning, lots to learn, first winter ahead. Blessings to the birds and butterflies.

Sherry, I always love visiting you! My favourite shot this time is the monarch with the orange flower! I love the light coming through wings and petals!Although the monarch chrysalis is a close second...

The chrysalis is beautiful! I've never been lucky enough to see one in my garden before. A cool wind blew through here on Sunday, too, bringing a little much-needed rain and much-appreciated cooler weather. I do feel like autumn has arrived. Such a thoughtful gift from Cheryl; she is a friend to treasure, I agree.

I haven't stopped by in a while, and this visit to your blog was therapeutic. Your butterflies, birds and gardens are wonderful. This year, for the first time in many years, I found no monarch caterpillars. However, I have seen dozens of Eastern Swallowtails, more than any year in memory. To each species there is an ebb and flow I do not understand, but merely witness.I was a bit overwhelmed this week, and impulsively stopped by our local butterfly garden, which I had meant to visit all summer. Very cheap therapy, and I felt much happier when I left. I noticed, though, that many of the specimens were quite small, especially the monarchs. Another mystery I suppose. They had 7 luna coccoons which did not hatch. I wanted to cut them open and see if there was life inside, but was sure they'd think I was crazy. I'm going back this week with my camera, if they are still languishing, I'm going to ask anyway.Thanks for the view into your beautiful gardens and your beautiful friendship.